AS9100 Precision Milling Shop Lead

Quality Controlled Manufacturing, Inc.; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Real opportunities to advance

Job summary

Quality Controlled Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Precision Milling Shop Lead to drive aerospace-grade machining operations. You will coach machinists, coordinate with Engineering on strategy, and confirm quality checkpoints to AS9100 and FAA controls while protecting schedule and cost.

Lead a team of CNC programmers and technicians, advance Lean/5S initiatives, and collaborate with Supply Chain on materials, NCR/MRB closures, and NPI to deliver high‑quality components on time.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in CNC machining, aerospace preferred.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in a machining environment.
• Deep know-how in CNC milling and multi-axis equipment, plus aerospace-grade materials and tooling.
• Strong command of blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision machining standards.
• Proven experience with AS9100 quality systems and FAA regulatory expectations.
• Resourceful problem-solver with solid troubleshooting and conflict-resolution skills.
• Clear, organized communicator who keeps teams aligned.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day milling operations to meet production schedules, cost targets, and aerospace-level quality.
• Mentor machinists, CNC programmers, and technicians; set clear expectations.
• Embed AS9100/FAA compliance and internal procedures to ensure every component meets specification.
• Run Lean/5S initiatives, remove waste, and solve challenging multi-axis machining problems.
• Monitor equipment performance, own the preventative maintenance cadence, and champion upgrades.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain on NPI, capability analysis, and fast NCR/MRB closure.
• Track and report production metrics, maintain precise shop documentation, and oversee inventory/materials flow.

Skills

CNC milling

Supervisory

GD&T

AS9100 knowledge

FAA compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production reporting tools

Job description

Lead the mission: build precision parts that aerospace depends on

Picture this: A critical aerospace assembly is waiting on your team’s components. One machine is trending out of tolerance; a programmer flags a toolpath opportunity; Supply Chain is staging material for the afternoon run. You step in—coach the machinist, coordinate with Engineering on an updated strategy, confirm quality checkpoints to AS9100 and FAA controls, and adjust the plan to protect schedule and cost. That’s the impact of the Precision Milling Shop Lead.

Your impact

• Elevate people: mentor machinists, CNC programmers, and technicians; set clear expectations; reward continuous improvement.
• Deliver the plan: manage day-to-day milling operations to meet production schedules, cost targets, and aerospace-level quality.
• Protect quality: embed AS9100/FAA compliance and internal procedures to ensure every component meets specification.
• Improve the system: run Lean/5S initiatives, remove waste, and solve challenging multi-axis machining problems.
• Increase uptime: monitor equipment performance, own the preventative maintenance cadence, and champion upgrades.
• Collaborate to win: partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain on NPI, capability analysis, and fast NCR/MRB closure.
• Make it visible: track and report production metrics, maintain precise shop documentation, and oversee inventory/materials flow.

What you’ll need to succeed

• 10+ years of CNC machining; aerospace strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a machining environment.
• Deep know-how in CNC milling and multi-axis equipment, plus aerospace-grade materials and tooling.
• Strong command of blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision machining standards.
• Proven experience with AS9100 quality systems and FAA regulatory expectations.
• Resourceful problem-solver with solid troubleshooting and conflict-resolution skills.
• Clear, organized communicator who keeps teams aligned.

Preferred experiences

• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma.
• ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools.
• Hands-on leadership with strong mechanical aptitude.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive hourly wage, aligned to experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Real opportunities to advance as the company grows